2004 Carver Yachts 356 Motor Yacht Owners Manual

2004 356 Motor Yacht Owner’s Guide HIN - CDR 2004 Version 1

Congratulations and Welcome Aboard! This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and maintenance of your new boat and its systems. Your first duty as Captain of your new Carver should be to read your Owner’s Guide and all manufacturer-supplied operating and maintenance instructions found within your Owner’s Information kit. Be sure to mail in all manufacturer registrations and warranty cards to validate your Carver and OEM warranties. These warranty cards have been assembled and are contained in the OEM information packets within your Owner’s Information kit. If you’re new to boating, learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of your passengers. Refer to Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling and attend a safe boating class offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squad- ron, or any enterprise experienced in conducting safe boating courses. Thank you for choosing Carver. We’re confident your new boat will provide you and your family with years of enjoyable cruising. Carver Boat Corporation 790 Markham Drive P.O. Box 1010 Pulaski, WI 54162-1010 USA Phone (920) 822-3214 Fax (920) 822-3213 www.carveryachts.com Robert VanGrunsven President

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Model Designation 356 Motor Yacht Carver Boat Corporation declares that the 356 Motor Yacht complies with EC directive 94/ 25/EC, and in accordance with the following harmonized standards and the recreational craft sectoral guidelines in effect at the time of construction. ISO Reference (Directive) Requirement (RSG) Reference 8666 12216 8469 Annex I 3.2 12217 8849 8099 Annex V-VIII, XII 3.3 8665 11812 10088 Article 8 2.1 14945 12216 12217 2.2 2.3 15083 10087 9094 3.6 2.4 15084 14945 15085 2.5 3.1 8885 11592 11591 3.4 3.5 10240 11192 7840 3.7 3.8 8846 10133 11105 3.9 4 12215 9093 13592 5.1.1 5.1.3 9097 13297 15584 5.2.1 5.2.2 8847 8848 9775 5.3 5.4.1 10592 13929 15852 5.5 COLREGS 10239 4505 Type Examination Certification Number EC Module B+C CAR004 Notified Body IMCI (#0609) Robin J. Clonkey Rond-Point Manager Manufacturing Methods Schuman 6 Box 6 Carver Boat Corporation B-1040 Brussels 790 Markham Drive Belgium Pulaski, WI 54162 USA

Your Owner’s Information kit contains this Owner’s Guide and a set of manuals referred to as "OEM information." Please read the Owner’s Guide and OEM information carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat before operating the boat or any of its components or systems. IMPORTANT: The Owner’s Information kit must be onboard whenever your boat is operated. If you sell your boat, make sure the new owner receives the entire kit. This guide explains how to safely operate and maintain your boat and its various systems. The guide also contains safety precautions and operational tips, as described below. Describes a hazard that can cause death or severe injury if the instructions are ignored. Describes a hazard that can cause serious injury and/ or property damage if the instructions are ignored. Describes a hazard that can cause damage to your boat or its components if the instructions are ignored. NOTE: Provides important information that can help you avoid problems. If this is your first boat, or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please obtain handling and operation experience before operating the boat. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors. NOTE: Drawings and illustrations contained within this guide are included as graphic aids to assist in the general operation and maintenance of your boat. These drawings and graphics do not include all details of Using Your Owner’s Information Kit Owner’s Guide A TIP FROM CARVER! There are many people within the Carver organization who are avid boaters. Some of the experience gained during our years of boating are presented in this Owner's Guide. This information is presented in the left margin and is entitled "A TIP FROM CARVER". PREFACE 5/01

each system and are not drawn to scale. Do not reference these drawings to order parts or to service your boat. Contact your authorized Carver Dealer for any parts or service required for your boat. The information contained in this Owner’s Guide was complete and accurate at the time the guide was printed. Carver reserves the right to change materials, part numbers, specifications, or system designs at any time without notice. The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) information is supplied by companies from whom Carver has purchased components to install in your boat. These components include, but are not limited to, standard items like the engines, sanitation system, various pumps, and 12-volt batteries, as well as optional items like the air conditioning system and navigation systems. The OEM information explains how to operate and maintain the components. If you install an aftermarket accessory on your boat, add the OEM information that accompanies the accessory to the Owner's Information kit. NOTE: If the OEM information conflicts with this Owner’s Guide, follow the instructions in the OEM information. OEM Information PREFACE 5/01

The Pre-Delivery Service Record that follows this page must be completed and signed by your Carver Dealer before you take delivery of your new Carver yacht. Your Carver Dealer will prepare your boat for delivery in accordance with the procedures detailed within this document. Be certain that the boat’s Pre-Delivery Service Record and all OEM warranty cards have been completed and mailed to their respective companies. Be sure you retain a copy of the Pre-Delivery Service Record for your own reference. Carver warrants every boat we manufacture as ex- plained in the Carver Limited Warranty. Your copy of the warranty is located in Section 9. Please review the warranty carefully. The Warranty Registration that follows this page is the first step in activating your Carver limited warranty. This document must be completed and signed by you and your Carver Dealer before you take delivery of your new Carver yacht. Failure to complete and register this Warranty Registration could void your Carver limited warranty. Your Carver Dealer will review the terms of the Carver warranty and make certain the warranty is registered with Carver. To ensure that the warranty remains in effect during its lifetime, Carver Boat Corporation, your Carver Dealer, and you must each uphold specific responsibilities. These responsibilities are described in Sec- tion 9. At time of delivery, make a complete inspection of the boat and its systems. Document any work that needs to be completed by the Dealer in order to meet the terms of your agreement. There are two cards located at the end of this Preface. These are Second and Third Owner Registration Cards. We strongly recommend that the purchaser of a previously-owned Carver register ownership with Carver. Pre-Delivery Service Record PREFACE 5/01 Warranty Registration

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SECOND OWNER REGISTRATION Owner's Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone: ( ) Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR Second Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited War- ranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details. THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION Owner's Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone: ( ) Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR Third Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited Warranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.

CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162-1010 CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162-1010

1 3307 6/02 SECTION 1 BOATING SAFETY Boating Safety Safe Operation ............................................................................ 2 Safety Recommendations ................................................. 2 Adverse Conditions ........................................................... 3 Emergency Procedures ..................................................... 6 Safety Equipment ............................................................ 11 Owner’s Responsibilities .......................................................... 14 Safe Boating Courses ...................................................... 14 Rules of the Road ............................................................ 15 Documentation ................................................................ 15 Drugs and Alcohol ........................................................... 16 Distress Calls ................................................................... 16 Voluntary Inspections ..................................................... 16 Boating Accidents ........................................................... 16 Boating Regulations ........................................................ 17 Pre-Departure Actions ..................................................... 18 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings ............................................. 19 Preventing CO Exposure ................................................. 19 Identifying CO Exposure ................................................. 21 Treating CO Exposure ..................................................... 21 Warning Labels ......................................................................... 21

2004 Carver Yachts 356 Motor Yacht Owners Manual

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